How to Shave Your Pubic Hair

When it comes to how to shave down there it can be a bit of a minefield. What tools should you use? Should you trim? And which grooming styles are the most popular?

With so many questions to answer, intimate shaving can quickly become a chore. But luckily for you, we are here to help. Whether you just want to know how to shave pubic hair or you’re interested in trying out a bold new style - read on to up your grooming game.

What is Intimate Grooming?

Intimate grooming is the removal of pubic hair. Popular methods include trimming or shaving, with a survey reporting that around 50% of men groom their pubic area.

The Best Way To Shave Pubic Hair

As with other areas of your body, intimate grooming depends on your preferences. Some prefer a clean shave, others an all-over trim - and some guys prefer a mix of the two.

For example, some men prefer a clean shave above the penis while others trim the area, leaving most of the hair. If and how you choose to tackle your pubes manscape is ultimately up to you.

If you are interested in shaving your pubic hair, our step-by-step guide will ensure you achieve a smooth and comfortable finish:

Step 1: How to Trim Your Pubes

The first step in any successful shave is trimming. The longer your hair, the more likely it is to get caught in your razor, no matter how sharp the blades are.

The best way to trim pubic hair is to use a trimmer (step away from the scissors!) to carefully groom your pubes until they are of a length that is less likely to get caught in your blades.

Our Gillette Intimate Pubic Hair and Balls Trimmer i5 has been designed with your comfort in mind helping to protect against the risk of snags, cuts, and shaving irritation.

Equipped with three combs for different hair lengths, it’s easy to customize your grooming. You can also opt to use the SkinFirst™ Protective Comb for a gentle trim on delicate areas like the scrotum.

Expert Tip: If this is your first time trimming your intimate area, start with the longest setting, and gradually work your way down the combs until you reach your desired length.

Step 2: Pubic Shaving Prep

Now that you are freshly trimmed, it’s time to further prep your pubes.

Often coarser than other body hair, we’d recommend soaking for around five minutes in a shower or bath to soften it as much as possible before reaching for the razor. This may help to reduce the chance of nicks and cuts in this extremely sensitive area, as it will be easier for your blade to glide through the hair.

Our Gillette Intimate Pubic Shave Cream + Cleanser has been specially formulated for sensitive areas, helping to gently cleanse your hair and skin to provide a clean surface area for your blade, helping reduce the risk of shaving irritation.

A two-in-one, this cleanser also doubles as a shaving cream, so simply reapply to form a protective lather and you’re ready to begin.

Step 3: How to Shave Pubic Hair

Before starting your shave, it is crucial that you are using a sharp, clean blade and a razor that is solely used for shaving your intimate region. Our top choice for the job would be our Gillette Intimate Pubic Hair Razor. Designed with intimate shaving in mind, it is perfect for those hard-to-reach areas.

With five anti-friction blades, FlexBall technology and a specifically designed handle, this tool allows for a comfortable and controlled shave by adapting to the contours of your body.

Pair with our Gillette Intimate Pubic Hair Razor Blades and you have the ideal tools for quick and efficient pubic grooming.

To start, create an even surface by pulling your groin skin taut with one hand and using short, slow strokes - shaving with the grain - to create your desired style (more on that later). Make sure to rinse the blade every two to three strokes to clean it of excess shaving cream and hair.

Expert Tip: Do not tap your razor against the sink or wipe against a towel as these habits can reduce its life by affecting the intricate design of the blade components.

Once happy with your grooming, wash the area with cold water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 4: Intimate Shaving Aftercare

A post-shave routine is key to any successful shave – even down below.

The less hair you have, the greater the friction you will likely experience during physical exercise and when rubbing against clothing. A solution to this is moisturiser.

Helping to protect against discomfort, applying a dye and alcohol-free cream could also nourish your pubic area for long-lasting hydration.

Expert Tip: It’s important to remember that this sensitive area will need time to recover between shaves, so make sure you space them apart by at least a few days.

3 Popular Male Pubic Shaving Styles

The following are some popular pubic hair styles.

Remember there is no wrong way to groom, and these are just ideas to use as inspiration.

1. Briefs

If your main concern is keeping your pubic hair neat and tidy so it doesn’t stick out of your clothing, then this is the intimate grooming style for you.

To create it, just shave all the pubic hair outside of your underwear.

2. Trimmed

This low-maintenance option utilises a pubic hair trimmer like our Gillette Intimate Pubic Hair Trimmer to keep hair short and tidy. Use one of the three different skin shield guards to trim to your preferred length.

3. Brazilian

This is the full monty. If you don’t want any hair down there, then the Brazilian is for you.

Expert Tip: Make sure you are liberal with moisturiser as this style is especially prone to skin irritation.

You can also try different combinations of shaving and trimming. For example, some men like to trim the hair above the penis and shave everything below. Some like to do it the other way around - there is no wrong answer!

With Gillette Intimate tools and our expert guidance, grooming your pubic hair could be as second nature as shaving your face.

Take your expertise in intimate grooming up a notch with our guide to shaving your balls for an even smoother experience.